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Preservation Maryland Welcomes Colleen Poulton as Redevelopment Project Lead
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce that Colleen Poulton has joined the organization as Redevelopment Project Lead, where she will dedicate her expertise to advancing the Historic Property Redevelopment Program, collaborating with partners and managing...
Preservation Maryland Welcomes New Maryland Corps Service Year Option Member
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Maryland Corps/Service Year Option member as part of the statewide 2025–2026 class launched by the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI). This year’s class includes members...
Our 2025 Best of Maryland Award Winners
Each year, Preservation Maryland honors individuals, organizations, and projects that exemplify excellence in historic preservation, smart growth, and stewardship across the state. The Best of Maryland Awards highlight the remarkable work being done to...
Assistance on Main Street Grant Program is Live!
Announcing a NEW grant program, the Assistance on Main Street: Professional Services Assistance Program. Turning historic spaces into community assets starts with the right support. Main Street Maryland businesses can now apply for up to $2,500 for architecture,...
Baltimore-Based Organization Acquires ca. 1872. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church for Community Use and Preservation
BALTIMORE (July 17, 2025) – At a closing held on July 10 in Baltimore City, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. became the new owner of the 153-year-old Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The Church, built in 1872 and designed by Thomas Dixon in the Norman...
More Than $4.6 Million in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards to Promote Local Economic Development
Governor Wes Moore today announced 91 matching grant awards totaling more than $4.6 million for Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Grant funding will support the development of...
Preservation Maryland Awarded $737,417 for Maryland Canal Towns Reinvestment and Revitalization Initiative
One of 17 National Park Service grants awarded to support preservation in rural communities Preservation Maryland received $737,417 from the National Park Service, one of 17 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants awarded to support economic development through the...
Preservation Maryland and Chesapeake Gateways Launch Community Workshop Series to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
Legacy 250 will engage local communities to create a positive legacy for history, democracy, tourism, and beyond Preservation Maryland today announced the schedule for a series of workshops that will bring together regional stakeholders to plan and coordinate...
Preservation Maryland Opposes Route of Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Through Historic Resources & Conserved Lands
Today, statewide non-profit Preservation Maryland joined a growing number of organizations, landowners, elected officials, conservationists, and preservationists in voicing its opposition to the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP)....
Director of Revitalization Initiatives Receives Certification as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional
Preservation Maryland's Director of Revitalization Initiatives Laura Houston recently received certification as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional (HREDFP) from Grow America. HREDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals...
Reports
Five Things to Know About Fire Safety & Historic Buildings
Historic buildings give downtowns their unique character—and in places like Downtown Frederick, Maryland, they’re the economic engine too. But these cherished structures, particularly in compact downtowns are vulnerable to fire. A new report, The Importance of Fire...
The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a beautiful quarterly print publication that showcases and highlights the work of Preservation Maryland and our partners across the state. In print since the 1970s, it is a great way to stay up-to-date with our work and is offered as a benefit to all of our supporters.
From Our Blog
Preservation Maryland Receives Partnership Award from Towson University
Towson University recently announced its BTU Partnership Awards; these awards celebrate the efforts of faculty, students, staff, and community partners, and the collaborative work being done that benefits the communities it serves. Preservation Maryland, in...
Preservation 101: The National Register of Historic Places
Perhaps nothing in preservation causes as much confusion as the National Register of Historic Places.Does it prevent demolition? Does it protect buildings? Can you change your paint color? Do you get tax breaks? Can you get a grant? This Preservation Primer...
Op-Ed: Why It’s Time to Recenter Smart Growth in America’s Housing and Climate Debates
This fall, Smart Growth Maryland (SGM) attended conferences in Connecticut and Maryland that revealed a striking pattern. Speakers across disciplines - from insurance experts to faith leaders - were all describing the same set of solutions: build smarter, denser, and...